Art Depot Gallery

Exhibitions

  1. Current Exhibit(s)
  2. Future Exhibits

2026 High School Artist Showcase

2026 High School Artist Showcase - ImageThe City of Fontana is pleased to announce the upcoming annual High School Artist Showcase, an event dedicated to celebrating the artistic talents of local high school students. This year's exhibition will feature over 60 exceptional artworks by students from various Fontana high schools, encompassing a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and mixed media.

The showcase will take place at the Art Depot Gallery, located at 16822 Spring Street, from Saturday, January 24, 2026, to Sunday, March 8, 2026. The gallery will be accessible to the public Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Admission to the exhibition is free, allowing all art enthusiasts and community members to participate in this impressive display.

A notable highlight of the event will be the Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. An esteemed panel of professional artists from Southern California will evaluate the artworks and award multiple prizes to outstanding participants. This engaging evening will serve as an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our young artists.

For further information about Fontana Arts programming or the High School Artist Showcase, please contact the Art Depot Gallery at (909) 349-6975 or via email at arts@fontanaca.gov.

Artist Opportunities

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  1. Artist Showcase
  2. Workshops / Demos
  3. Event Vendor
  4. Contract Instructor

Fontana Arts offers four satellite locations (Art Depot Gallery, Steelworkers' Auditorium, Fontana Community Senior Center Gallery and City Hall Council Chambers) for an artist to exhibit their artwork with two different programs to work through. 

Featured Artist Showcase:

The Featured Artist Showcase program offers artists the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the Art Depot Gallery and the City Council Chamber Foyer for around eight to ten weeks.

Satellite Exhibition:

The Satellite Exhibition is an opportunity for artists to exhibit their work at three of four satellite locations (Art Depot Gallery, Steelworkers' Auditorium, and Fontana Community Senior Center). Exhibit location will be based on availability and subject matter. Depending on the venue, the exhibitor will have the assigned venue for six to eight weeks. 

If you are interested in exhibiting with the City of Fontana, please fill out an Fontana Arts Artist Application (PDF). Email application and required documents to arts@fontana.org.

Visual Arts Programming

  1. Paint Nights
  2. Arts & Craft Workshops
  3. Imagination Studio
  4. S.N.A.P.

Little Tykes Paint Night (Ages 3-5)

  • $7 for Fontana Residents, includes materials.
  • Second Saturday of the Month from 4:00pm - 5:15pm
  • Parent & Me Program

Youth Paint Night (Ages 6-12)

  • $7 for Fontana Residents, includes materials.
  • First Saturday of the Month from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • First Saturday of the Month from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Children 6-12 must have a parent present at all times.

Teen/Adult Paint Night (Ages 13+)

  • $10 for Fontana Residents, includes materials.
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Third Friday of the Month 

Special Needs Paint Night (Ages 13+)

  • First Friday of the Month
  • $10 for Fontana Residents, includes materials.
  • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

To check dates and to register for the above programming, please visit ActiveNet. For more information visit the Art Depot Gallery or call (909) 349-6975.

Contract Classes

  1. Drawing
  2. Painting
  3. Sewing
  4. Additional Art Classes

In these classes, students will be taught to see 3-dimensional forms and how they apply to drawing various artwork, including human figures, heads, hands & feet, and animals.

Drawing 101 (6-9 years old)

Location: Art Depot Gallery | 6:30pm - 7:30pm│Thursdays│6 weeks | $45*

Drawing 101 (10-17 years old)

Location: Art Depot Gallery | 7:30pm - 8:30pm│Thursdays│6 weeks | $45*

*Additional supplies: Drawing pencils, a 9x12 sketchbook, and a kneaded eraser.

**Children 9-12 must have a parent present at all times.

To check start dates and to register for the above programming please visit ActiveNet. For more information visit the Art Depot Gallery or call (909) 349-6975.

About the Art Depot Gallery

The Art Depot Gallery was originally built as a freight train depot in 1915 and now resides alongside the newly landscaped Pacific Electric Trail in the Helen Putman Historical Plaza.

The Art Depot Gallery is currently the headquarters for Fontana Arts, the City of Fontana's Cultural Arts program. The Art Depot Gallery is an ideal venue for artist's showcases, meetings, receptions and much more! 

For more information on Fontana Arts programming, please visit the Fontana Arts page.